Part 11/12:
As NATO prepares to formalize its new defense spending targets, the alliance’s strategic priorities are unmistakable. The coalition is increasingly viewed as committed to prolonging the Ukraine conflict under the guise of defensive necessity, while also preparing for potential escalation with Russia.
The implications are profound: European taxpayers face mounting costs, the geopolitical landscape becomes more volatile, and the chances for a negotiated peace diminish. What remains clear is that NATO’s evolving policies are driven by a complex mix of strategic ambitions, economic calculations, and security concerns, with Ukraine at the very center of this shifting paradigm.